without a gallbladder, which can result in gas, indigestion, and bloating.
Approximately 5 to 40% of gallbladder surgery patients report experiencing symptoms collectively referred to as Post-Cholecystectomy syndrome. These symptoms occur due to irregular bile flow and include nausea and upper abdominal pain. Even without a gallbladder, stones can still form in the bile duct itself. This is known as Choledocholithiasis and can cause infection and pain.
This is a relatively rare side effect but can potentially arise in people who previously had gallstones. Bile acid malabsorption is reportedly experienced
